Singles in the DMV

Dating scene is not an easy one to navigate nowadays.
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~ Irena

If you're not already familiar, Ocho de Bastos (translation: Eight of Clubs) is an amazing local band with a huge meetup following. They play familiar pop and rock songs with an infectious Latin twist to packed dance floors. The band features a Carlos Santana-style guitar sound blended with powerful Latin percussion and catchy brass riffs. The energetic and engaging lead singer guides giddy audiences through Latin-inspired dance moves in the process. More info about the band can be found on Wikipedia and their official website.

IMPORTANT: According to their online schedule, this Friday's show is the LAST Ocho de Bastos event in Maryland for 2026. Whaaaaat?!! (Several shows in Virgina are scheduled later this summer, but nada north of the river.) That could change — and let's hope it does! — but it's a huge incentive to join us under the stars Friday evening!

THE DETAILS

RSVPs:
No rules and no worries! Numerous meetup groups are promoting this event. Feel free to RSVP here even if you're already signed up with another group. That way you'll be privy to useful comments and fun photos you might not see elsewhere.

Event/Logistics:
Location: The event takes place at the outdoor Spectrum Stage in Performers Park, located next to Barking Mad Cafe (239 Spectrum Ave, Gaithersburg, MD). Ample free parking is available on nearby streets, surface lots, and garages. The venue has a professional stage surrounded by a large turf-covered village square.

Food options: The Spectrum development is host to many restaurants, both full service and quick serve. See the full selection HERE.

Waste options: Let's face it, during a 3-hour show, nature is apt to call. If ya gotta go, the above restaurants have facilities to serve your needs.

Seating: Seating options are VERY limited. Please bring a camp chair or blanket to ensure there's a place to put your butt when you're not dancing.

Finding us: Your host (Carl, aka PapaDuck), will float a large yellow duckling balloon to help you locate us. Unfortunately I can't save seating space for everyone (four meetup groups!), but we'll all be in the same vicinity and enjoy friendship, a shared love of incredible live music, and a beautiful summer night in great company.

Thanks for your time and attention. We hope to see and dance and celebrate with you Friday evening! :)

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Please note: A "yes" RSVP is your digital signature attesting that you have read, understood, and agreed to the group's Liability Waiver and Release, located here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mD_vRF62MaCBUyVsx_qzi72hCpaZsqr_/view

Ready to experience something unique?
Join us for a scenic hike around Burke Lake.
Safe, fun, facilitated space to not only enjoy nature together, move but also have deeper real conversations based on ice-breakers provided to go beyond small talk and allow a chance for a real connection❤️
❗RSVP for the hike HERE
READ ALL DETAILS BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️ SEE PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS
Meet & Greet (social warmup) at 11:00 am
Hike starts at 11:15 am sharp.
Don't be late, plan accordingly!
Especially, if you are unfamiliar with the area.
Put into GPS: Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor (don't use Meetup app GPS, it may take you to wrong location).
Parking: Large parking lot in front of Ice Cream Parlor.
❗Donation based event: Please bring $5-$10 cash or Venmo @Irena-Polyakova (1469) or Zelle (571-315-1469).
❗Possible Park Entry Fee $12 Cash for Non-residents of Fairfax County.
It is Free for Fairfax Country residents, have your license out ready to show proof at the checkpoint. There may not be anyone at the checkpoint to collect, just drive through.
❗MEETING POINT (SEE EVENT PHOTOS): In front of Ice-cream Parlor. We wait till 11:15 am and then we start walking.
Trail entrance- SEE EVENT PHOTOS- (if you are late and need to catch up): Enter the trail about 100 meters to the left if you are facing the Ice Cream parlor. Once on the trail, turn left, lake should be on your right.

• All age groups
• Hike is hosted by a life & relationship coach and structured to encourage maximum of connections made.
• Conversation icebreakers are provided to everyone to make starting a conversation easier & get out of the small talk.
• This is a hike for singles.

Time: 11:00 AM (Be on time)
Distance: 4.8-mile loop, it will take about 1.30 hours, we will make a few stops.
Level: Easy/relaxed pace. Shaded unpaved path under the trees.
What to bring: Water.
Dogs are welcome! 🐶
RSVP for Hike HERE
*Event is weather dependent and could be rescheduled/cancelled*
When you sign up to this event you are agreeing to:
I release, indemnify, and hold harmless, Irena Polyakova, and all participants of the event, from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any loss, injury, disability, I may suffer, to person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Photos will be taken through out the event, if you don't want to be in them, notify the host ahead of time.